Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trial
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits – A Case Study
Summary
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in a participant with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Exclusion Criteria:
1)visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance; 2) Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance; 3) Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes; 4) Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates; 5) Acute thrombosis; 6) Severe migraine, epilepsy; 7) Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker; Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours; 8) Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis; 9) Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance; 10) Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device; 11) Pregnancy
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Chesterfield Missouri, 63017, United States
Chesterfield Missouri, 63017, United States
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